The Best 50 Amp RV Generators For 2023
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- Опубліковано 1 гру 2022
- Some RVs already come from the factory with an installed generator. But what if you have a 50 amp RV that does not have a generator already installed? What kind of 50 amp RV generator will work best for your RV and the way that you like to camp? What are the best generator options to choose from? And how many watts will be needed to run everything in your 50 amp RV safely? This video answers all of those questions and many more. Don't miss it!
Links to the generators featured in this video:
Duramax 12,000 watt generator - amzn.to/3gcHZzS
Genmax 9000 watt inverter generator - amzn.to/3VaRKNK
Champion 4500 watt inverter generator - amzn.to/3tHzxeV
Champion parallel cable kit - amzn.to/3H4tXeq
Wen 3800 watt inverter generator - amzn.to/3FekrUS
Wen parallel cable kit - amzn.to/3VCeVkc
Micro Air Easy Start - amzn.to/3ivVWcY
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Great help! Just enough of the important info without being too technical. Thank you for all the links!
I'm glad it was helpful Ben. Thanks for leaving some positive feedback!
As usual, very apppropriate adviced, thanks Duane!
Thanks for the positive feedback Todd. It's much appreciated!
Thanks for the information 👍. Enjoy your videos. Have a great holiday season to you and your family.
Thanks for supporting the channel Thomas and I also appreciate you leaving such a nice comment. All the best to you and your family too!
Great information. Thank you.
I'm glad that the video was helpful. Thanks for leaving such a nice comment!
Thanks for video Big D!
You're quite welcome. Thanks for supporting the channel so well!
Great video Sir. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful Joel. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment too!
Thanks for the information great info
I'm glad it was helpful for you. Thanks for watching!
Great informative video.
Thanks John. I'm glad it helpful for you!
I use a Harbor Freight 3500 w inverter generator on our toy hauler. I can't ever count on the Onan 4K generator that is on board the trailer. Installed a ez starter on the a.c. and it works perfectly.
Now we have a Itasca Horizon 39WD. I've got a converter 30 to 50 amp plug and plan to use it as a back up if the coach generator fails. It will do in a pinch until i could get the house generator repaired. I could get a second 3500w Harbor Freight generator with a connector cable, but at this point as a back up, the single 3500w generator has proven to be able to handle the job of powering all the essentials.
I have heard a lot of positive things about the Harbor Freight gennies. I'm glad your model is working so well for you. Thanks for sharing your experience with it here!
Duane you have hit the nail on the head. If you installed two soft start on both AC units would that relieve the problem of getting the units to start?
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Hi Ron. Yes, installing Easy Start on both ACs is a great idea. It helps with overall power consumption in hot weather and as I mentioned in the video it makes selecting a quieter and lighter generator that can still power your RV's needs possible And the product has lots of positive reviews, so it's kind of a no-brainer.
Can you do a video like this just on 35 amp rv ready inverter generator??? Love to hear your thoughts on it comparing price and warranty and easiest to use overall
I think you mean 30 amp inverter generators. And yes, I plan on releasing a video soon that has my recommendations on those too. Thanks for the suggestion. I really appreciate it !
Will these gen sets be able to power the new EV cars/trucks as well as a travel trailer? Energy management will require much thought and effort in the near future. Great video Duane! Say hello to Cheri for us.
Honestly Jim, I'm not sure how all of this is going to work with the newer EV RVs. I haven't had much experience with them yet. But thanks for the kind words my friend!
I enjoy your channel. I’ve camped in an RV before, I’ve only slept in a tent. I’m considering going on a RV vacation to Mt. Rushmore next year. I’m thinking that the best thing for me to do is rent a bumper pull and a Class C a few different times to see if this is the lifestyle that I want to get into prior to buying. Can you do a video for us potential newbies as to the pros and cons of renting? What to look for when picking out a RV to rent? Is it best to rent from a dealer (if you can find one that rents) or from an individual from one of those AirBnB type of websites, and what are the names of those websites? I’m trying to avoid any pitfalls. Any advise would be appreciated. Thank you.
Hi Derrick. That's a great idea to rent an RV first and use it to find out whether you even like the lifestyle or not. And thanks for the suggestion on making a video about renting RVs too. That's a great idea and I'll put it on my upcoming video list right away. Thanks for subbing my channel and watching. And for leaving such a nice comment and suggestion too!
You’re welcome and thank you for the upcoming video. I’m trying to avoid any pitfalls. I don’t want the initials RV to stand for “Ruined Vacation”.
What's the largest wattage, 50 amp, dual fuel, inverter generator? Great video. Thanks
Thanks for watching and leaving a nice comment Doug.
Genmax 7250 Amazon
None of them ACTUALLY put out 50 amps at 240 volts. In fact, I do not know of a single INVERTER generator currently on the market today that will put out a full 50 amp at 240 volts. The only reason why some of these have a 50 amp receptacle is because it allows for a 50 amp RV to plug right into the generator WITHOUT an adapter. AND, it also allows for a full 50 amps when paralleled with another generator, without the need for a parallel kit with a 50 amp receptacle. (because it's already built into the generator) A full 50 amp generator at 240 volts would be a 12,000 RUNNING watt generator. And currently, the largest inverter generator that has a 50 amp receptacle built in, and is also a dual fuel inverter generator WAS the Genmax 9000iED (the generator I own) but now, as of mid summer of 2023, the Genmax 10500 TRI-Fuel is the largest.
Have fun Loading some of these generators into your RV!!!
True ... they can get pretty heavy.
Great video with good information. I am a little surprised you didn't mention that the rated wattage, usually in large print,
is peek power and not continuously power.
It's a fair point. But the RV equipment that usually uses most of the power from a generator are the air conditioners. And if you don't have a soft start mechanism installed on them, they use a surge of electrical power on startup and then fall back to their running power usage which is much lower. So the stated wattage on the generator usually works just fine in real world RV use.
What about the decibel doubling with dual generators
Hi Ken. That's not how it works with noise. There is some increase in decibels when two inverter generators are running side by side. But it doesn't double. That would mean that the decibel level would approach 120 db, and that could easily cause hearing damage. I recommend that you try it with a couple of generators and see what you think about the noise level.
We are now using a 4500 dual fuel Westinghouse/Onan generator. We have a 50 amp 5th wheel. I bought a 30 amp cord, while using the generator we only run 1 AC unit.
It works fine ,and quiet. Since we pull a trailer behind our 5th wheel i have a place to store it.
That sounds like a workable solution for you. Thanks for sharing it!
Thanks for this VERY informative video! Also had a question. Been seriously considering a GenMax but was wondering just how familiar you are with that brand? When other mfg have a longer warranty (DuroMax, Champion, Predator), GenMax is only one year - AND they have no authoriized service centers network yet, so I'm concerned about warranty service
. How familiar are you with GenMax in terms of quality and reliability? Thanks!
I haven't had a lot of personal experience with Genmax myself, but their reviews are very solid online. If service and repair facilities are a high priority for you maybe another brand might be better suited for your needs though.
good day! question...i have a 50amp rv with 2 ac units. one in living area and one in the bedroom...my question is can i run just one ac unit with 30amp (dont need both ac units at the same time..live in canada!! lol) or are they wired together that i have to use 50amp? thx for your time.
Most RVs with two air conditioners allow you to choose whether to run them both or just one at a time by making the selection on the wall thermostat. And if you are plugged into a 30 amp service you will most likely only be able to run one air conditioner anyway. I hope that helps Pette. Thanks for watching!
@@RVInspectionAndCare thx again
Some of the best RV generators are the ones that you maintain.
So true. Thanks for watching!
They call a machine that produces alternating current a " generator " which is incorrect. An AC machine is an "alternator". A " generator" produces only DC or direct current.
Today an AC current machine has built in a rectifier circuit to produce direct current. While a simple rectifier circuit would have a ripple ac component, capacitors would be used to filter out the AC component giving a more pure DC current.
Maybe so Alvis. But the buying public recognizes the products I mentioned in the video as a generator, so that's what I'm going to call them.
you boon dock with in a mile of others that contractor generator will get damaged overnight.
anything over 70 db will case harm to your ears, 120 is instant damage. damage is permanent lose of hearing.
some newer ac units coming out now use 12 volt dc motors. even less to start... but do not put out as much cold air.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the subject Larry.
I had that Duromax 1200 generator, it's heavy and very loud.
Any generator that provides 50 amps of power is going to be heavy. You should try lifting my Onan 7500 watt genny. And as I said, it's really only for use for boondocking where no one else is close. But it can be a viable choice for some RVers at a reasonable price.